Design analysis for welding of heavy W shapes

C. Tsai, D. Kim, J. Jaeger, Y. Shim, Z. Feng, J. Papritan

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Abstract

An investigation evaluated the effects of welding parameters and joint geometry on the magnitude and distribution of residual stresses on thick-section butt joints. In particular, a finite element model (FEM) analysis was performed to calculate the thermo-mechanical responses of the weldment to various welding processes and procedures. Experimental measurements of transient temperature and strain changes during welding and residual stresses in the joint members were conducted to check the validity of the numerical results. These studies resulted in recommendations for improved design fabrication of thick-shape welded connections.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)35-41
Number of pages7
JournalWelding Journal
Volume80
Issue number2
StatePublished - Feb 2001
Externally publishedYes

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